Episode VII is shooting in preparation for a December 2015 release date. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Ford will return to the classic roles of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo from the original trilogy, which hit cinemas between 1977 and 1983. A number of saga newcomers, including Attack the Block's John Boyega, Lord of the Rings' Andy Serkis and Ingmar Bergman regular Max von Sydow, have also joined the cast.